Petition
Ban individuals convicted of terror or hate offences from holding public office
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce legislation preventing anyone convicted of terrorism offences or hate‑motivated crimes from standing in local elections or holding any public office or local elections.
People convicted of terrorism or hate‑motivated offences pose a risk to public trust and democratic integrity. Those who have promoted violence, extremism, or hatred should not be permitted to represent communities or hold public authority. Clear rules are needed to protect public safety and confidence.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.